If you had invested $1,000 in NEAR Protocol in 2026
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Jan 5, 2026 at $1.70, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $5.20).
$1,000 bought 588 NEAR. Over 0.7 years the position reached a high of $3,165 (Sep 21, 2026) and a low of $600 (Feb 16, 2026), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -40.0%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $900 into $3,032 (+236.9%) — see the NEAR Protocol DCA since 2026.
Context: NEAR Protocol price history 2026 · best performing crypto of 2026.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | NEAR price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $5.20 | $3,054 | +205.4% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2026 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $305 |
| $500 | $1,527 |
| $1,000 | $3,054 |
| $5,000 | $15,270 |
| $10,000 | $30,541 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2026
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $919 | 0.92× | -8.1% |
| Ethereum | $861 | 0.86× | -13.9% |
| BNB | $848 | 0.85× | -15.2% |
| XRP | $719 | 0.72× | -28.1% |
| Solana | $844 | 0.84× | -15.6% |
| TRON | $1,125 | 1.13× | +12.5% |
| Zcash | $3,707 | 3.71× | +270.7% |
| Dogecoin | $685 | 0.68× | -31.5% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
FAQ
How much would $1,000 in NEAR Protocol in 2026 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of NEAR at the first weekly close of 2026 (Jan 5, 2026, $1.70 per coin) would be worth about $3,054 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 3.05× the initial amount (+205.4%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a NEAR investment made in 2026?
Its value fell as low as $600 around Feb 16, 2026, and the largest drop from a previous high was -40.0%.
Is it too late to buy NEAR Protocol?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of NEAR say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.